Aw! You've waxed rather poetic and eloquent here at end of your discussion! I had never thought about the lack of book end cases in the Granada series. Very fitting, as you say!
I love the beginning in this book. The descriptions of Holmes and Watson. How Watson takes on Holmes as his mystery. His descriptions of this strange, eccentric, yet intriguing enigma.
It is interesting to see that apparently Holmes was 'delighted' with the prospect of sharing rooms with Watson immediately. What did he see in Watson? Why did he list off his faults so quickly up front: tobacco, chemical experiments, sulky moods, and a violin? Had he other experiences with roommates like at the University?
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Date: 2012-09-02 07:45 am (UTC)I love the beginning in this book. The descriptions of Holmes and Watson. How Watson takes on Holmes as his mystery. His descriptions of this strange, eccentric, yet intriguing enigma.
It is interesting to see that apparently Holmes was 'delighted' with the prospect of sharing rooms with Watson immediately. What did he see in Watson? Why did he list off his faults so quickly up front: tobacco, chemical experiments, sulky moods, and a violin? Had he other experiences with roommates like at the University?